12/05/2026
Shoelace tying is a critical fine motor skill for children with special needs. Mastering this task significantly strengthens fine motor development, bilateral hand coordination, eye–hand coordination, motor planning, finger dexterity, and functional hand skills. It also promotes independence in daily living activities, enhances adaptive functioning, and builds self-confidence and autonomy. Developing shoelace-tying skills is not merely a self-care achievement; it is a foundational therapeutic activity that supports overall functional independence and participation in everyday life.